Question

Jay, Sheila and Harry share £7200 in the ratio 1 : 2 : 5. How much does Harry receive?

Answer 1

Harry receives £4500

Explanation:

Sum of the ratio = 8

Total amount - 7200

`Jay's\ share = (1)/(8) * 7200 = 900\\\\Sheila's \ share = (2)/(8) * 7200 = 2 * 900 = 1800\\\\Harry 's \ share = (5)/(8) * 7200 = 5 * 900 = 4500`